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Changes for graduate #students coming to #Canada!

🗓️ Exempt from PAL/TAL starting Jan 1, 2026

🎓 No annual cap for students in Master's or doctoral programs

⚡ Faster processing of 2 weeks for doctoral students

🧑‍💻 New webpage dedicated to grad students: www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...

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#IRCC invited 714 provincial nominees to apply for #PermanentResidence in #Canada. With 600 additional points for their provincial nomination, the minimum CRS score reached 738.
Contact us about the #PNP or visit our blog:
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As of Nov 3, 2025, an #immigration medical exam (IME) is now needed if you have lived in or visited:

• Argentina
• Colombia
• Uruguay
• Venezuela

An IME is no longer needed if you lived in or visited:
• Armenia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Iraq
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Taiwan

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Details:
• Provincial nominations increased by 66%, compared to 2025-27.
• Federal business immigration decreased by 75%.
• Express Entry admissions are down slightly.
• Family sponsorship is seeing a 40% reduction in the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) program.
• Overall admissions only down 3.8%!

🇨🇦 2026-2028 Immigration Levels Plan
🗓️ The new targets are projecting stable permanent resident admissions of 380,000 annually for the next 3 years.
📉 Temporary resident admissions are reduced further, particularly targeting international students with 50% cuts.
Contact us for more!
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Today, #IRCC invited 6,000 candidates with #French language proficiency to apply for #PR in #Canada. The minimum #CRS score dropped to 416 - the lowest score since March!
To learn more about #ExpressEntry, contact us or visit our blog:
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In the second round of invitations under Express Entry this week, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) today. The minimum CRS score dropped ever so slightly to 533 points. Learn more in our blog:
fromfarandwideblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-...

#IRCC invited 302 provincial nominees to apply for #PermanentResidence in #Canada. With 600 additional points for their provincial nomination, the minimum CRS score reached 761.
Contact us about the #PNP or visit our blog:
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🇨🇦 #IRCC issued 2,500 invitations for #healthcare and social services occupations under #ExpressEntry today, with a minimum score of only 472! Contact us to find your pathway to #Canada, or visit our blog: fromfarandwideblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/intr...

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The 2025 season of the #InternationalExperienceCanada (IEC) program is coming to an end. The final round of invitations for all remaining pools will happen the week of Oct 20, 2025. The pools for the 2026 #IEC season are expected to open in December.
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Updated unemployment rates have been published! Peterborough, ON has been removed from the Refusal-to-process list for low-wage LMIA applications. 7 areas have been added:
• Guelph, ON
• Greater Sudbury, ON
• Winnipeg, MB
• Regina, SK
• Lethbridge, AB
• Red Deer, AB
• Kelowna, BC
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#IRCC invited 4,500 candidates with French language proficiency to apply for #PR in #Canada. The minimum #CRS score dropped again to 432. ⬇️
To learn more about your chances under the #ExpressEntry system, contact us or visit our blog: 📝
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In the second round of invitations under Express Entry this week, IRCC invited 1,000 candidates under the Canadian Experience Class (CEC) today. With the same draw details as last month, the minimum CRS score remained at 534 again.➖
Learn more in blog: fromfarandwideblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/how-...

Your low-wage LMIA application will not be processed if it meets two criteria:
• The wage is below the median wage threshold.
• The work location has an unemployment rate of 6+%.

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IRCC invited 291 provincial nominees to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada. With 600 additional points for their provincial nomination, the minimum CRS score reached 855. 📉

Contact us about the Provincial Nominee Program or visit our blog - link in bio! 🖱️

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Five-Star Friday! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Hi Donna, while some points-based programs consider age as a factor or restrict immigration for people over the age of 54, there are many programs open to older immigrants. Visit our website to book your initial consultation with us and find your pathway to Canada! 🇨🇦

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Upfront medical exams required for Express entry

🆕 Starting Aug 21, 2025, applicants for permanent residence through Express Entry will need to complete an upfront Immigration Medical Exam (IME).
🗓️ Applicants in Canada who had an IME in the past five years can include their IME number or unique medical identifier when submitting their application.

🇨🇦IRCC issued 4,000 invitations for healthcare and social services occupations under Express Entry today, with a minimum score of only 475! For more info, visit our blog: fromfarandwideblog.blogspot.com/2023/06/intr...
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💰 IRCC is increasing the settlement funds requirements under Express Entry.

📆 New minimum amounts come into effect on July 28, 2025. Make sure you update your profile by this date to stay eligible!

📝 See our blog for details:
fromfarandwideblog.blogspot.com/2022/05/sett...

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If Canada feels like home, let us help you come home.
Happy Canada Day! 🇨🇦

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In the second #ExpressEntry draw this week, #IRCC invited candidates under the #CanadianExperienceClass today.With 3,000 invitations to apply for #permanentresidence in #Canada issued today,the minimum CRS score dropped to 529. ⬇️

Congrats to everyone who received an ITA!🇨🇦

Contact us to learn more!

Immigration Minister Diab introduced legislation today that would extend #citizenship by descent beyond the first generation in a way that is inclusive and protects the value of #Canadiancitizenship.

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❤️‍🩹 #IRCC issued 500 invitations for #healthcare and social services occupations under #ExpressEntry today. Candidates with work experience in 37 eligible occupations and a minimum score of 504 were invited to apply for #PermanentResidence in #Canada. 🇨🇦

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